Create an Item without Tracking Inventory Amounts

You can create an item and set various options such as no inventory tracking, or even set a fixed price or save it as 0.00, then charge the item's cost when sold. Creating an item as mentioned allows you to handle situations where you want to add a separate amount for gift-wrapping or other material.

Note: Gift Certificates have an added setting that must be enabled to be handled properly. Please see Handling Gift Certificates or Vouchers for more information.

1. From the product list toolbar, click  New, then select Product.
2. Assign the item a Part number and give it a Description.
   In the example used, to create a gift wrapping item, you could enter GIFTWRAP for the part number and Gift-wrapped for the description.
3. From the Category list drop-down, select the category where you want the item located (or create a new, custom category).
4. In the Retail/Cost field, enter an amount if you charge a set amount, otherwise leave it with a zero value to add the amount at the time of sale, directly to the invoice.
5. Select the No Inventory checkbox to mark the item for no inventory tracking.
6. From the product profile toolbar, click  Save.

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Additional Info:

• Create a Custom Product Category

Note:  You'll also want to check the laws in your area before selecting the Taxable option to ensure you are in compliance, see Helpful Sales Tax Information.